Anyone up for this? We had a good showing last year and it was a good day out. Not sure which day we would need to turn up; I will try to find out. I am certainly in!

1. Tim42

Tim,

we missed this last year, when the weather was truly tropical and it is just up the road from us, so it's a 'yes' subject to availabilty as it is Easter weekend.

It was shorts and lager last year! Probably skis and cocoa this year.....

Yes subject to having the weekend off!

1. Tim42
2. Thunderbox (to confirm)
3. Rudidudi (to confirm)
4. Petep
5.

Speak with pondman he usually organises this event and should have contacts. out me down as a maybe

Pondman is already organising this Mario.

1. Tim42
2. Thunderbox (to confirm)
3. Rudidudi (to confirm)
4. Petep
5. MarioCirillo (Maybe)

I assumed so...
just checking as Tim started the thread

Assuming Ross is organising this excellent event again?

1. Tim42
2. Thunderbox (to confirm)
3. Rudidudi (to confirm)
4. Petep
5. MarioCirillo (Maybe)
6. Pondman
7. Hovedan

I`ll be interested in attending this event:

1. Tim42
2. Thunderbox (to confirm)
3. Rudidudi (to confirm)
4. Petep
5. MarioCirillo (Maybe)
6. Pondman
7. Hovedan
8. ST212

Of course So people are you ready for the New season?
I'll get listing the new events as and when there is an appropriate lead-time. It seems that if I bring the event to the Forum too early it just gets buried so I'll be a bit slower to list this year. There is the event list that T. has put up at the top of the Social Event section which has all the events planned on it, so please look at this and pencil it in to your social diaries and a thread will appear in due course. I'm glad to see people are keen on this event. I really enjoy it too, especially as it is my home town gig. I think we could probably fit in 15 cars to the space this year so keep on putting you names down and I'll talk to the organisers about completely filling the Market Square space
I'll update shortly, cheers guys

1. Tim42
2. Thunderbox - TBC
3. Rudidudi - TBC
4. Petep
5. MarioCirillo - TBC
6. Pondman
7. Hovedan
8. ST212
9. MrT - TBC

P.S. It's Bank Holiday Monday for the main event (coupe gathering), but there is normally free parking for Italian motors all over theweekend in the centre of town. and Super Car Saturday is a site to behold, so come any day and you'll get a good show even if your car is not part of the main event.

I am back in Horsham with my Scotty. Sadly its not concourse-worthy and I can't afford to fix it, so I will just pop by and say hello.

Look forward to seeing you there and about, Steve

1. Tim42
2. Thunderbox - TBC
3. Rudidudi - TBC
4. Petep
5. MarioCirillo - TBC
6. Pondman
7. Hovedan
8. ST212
9. MrT

I'll have to just bring a piece of my coupe as the rest of it appears to be spread over quite a large area at the momment

1. Tim42
2. Thunderbox - TBC
3. Rudidudi - TBC
4. Petep
5. MarioCirillo - TBC
6. Pondman
7. Hovedan
8. ST212
9. MrT

Just bringing this one back up from the depths. The day is 9th April Bank Holiday Monday, usually around 11am - 4pm
Click here for the website

Last years event feedback & pics

Any more peeps interested?

Still interested, but still unable to confirm due to family issues hovering around at Easter time. Hopefully be able to confirm in the next 2 weeks.

I'm in this was a lovely event last year...
Cheers for co-ordinating bud

It's looking unlikely that I will be able to make it now.

Sad news Pete

I'll be interested in coming along if the weather is nice long drive for me from south wales.

1. Tim42
2. Thunderbox - TBC
3. Rudidudi
4. Petep -
5. MarioCirillo - TBC
6. Pondman
7. Hovedan
8. ST212
9. MrT - Bits of a Coupe/project board
10. Simonz30 - TBC

Mmm I smell a west country coop convoy if any of my fellow Brizzle based cohorts are game?

EVENT UPDATE - Horsham Piazza Italia 2012 Festival

Italian produce market, autos, entertainments and attractions

Good Friday 6th April, Easter Saturday 7th April and Easter
Monday 9th April 2012, Horsham town centre

See www.piazza-italia.co.uk for the latest information

What’s On

Friday 6th April:Ferrari Friday – Romantic Venice - FREE PARKING ALL DAY
10am Italia In Piazza – Italian Market opens – Carfax.
10am to 4pm Chestnut Tree House – charity gazebo with fundraising games and charity lotto booth – Carfax.
10am to 3pm Face-Painting with a Venetian mask theme - Carfax
10am to 3pm A chance to test your parking accuracy skills with Stay Safe Driving School - Swan Yard.
10am to 4pm Scalextric Display - Swan Walk.
11am to 12 noon Horsham Churches Together - Easter Parade & Service - Carfax Bandstand.
11am – 3.30pm The magic of Venice comes to Horsham with our very own Venetian stilt walker – roving street theatre – Town centre.
From 11.30am – 3.30pm Up to 200 Ducati led Italian Motorbikes of all marques will be starting from Motori di Marino, West Chiltington.They will be on display either side of the Shelley Fountain and Bishopric end of West Street.(Note: Public access to this area will be restricted during arrival and departure).
12pm to 3.30pm Up to 100 Ferrari’s will be starting from South Lodge Hotel, Lower Beeding. (Note: No public viewing at this location.)Ferrari’s will be parking in the Carfax, East Street and Market Square, where a special display of classic Ferrari’s is being sponsored by Meridien Modena, The Ferrari Specialists.
1pm to 4pm ‘Claudio Allodi’ - Italian-style roving accordion – Town centre.
4pm Italia In Piazza - Italian Market closes.
TBC Create your own Stylish T-Shirt with Horsham Rotary Club – Swan Walk.

Saturday 7th April Italian Job Rally – Chic Milan
9am Italia In Piazza – Italian Market & Horsham Local Produce Market opens - Carfax.
10am to 5pm Chestnut Tree House – charity gazebo with fundraising games and charity lotto booth - Carfax.
10am to 3pm Face-Painting with a Venetian mask theme – Carfax.
10am to 3pm A chance to test your parking accuracy skills with Stay Safe Driving School - Swan Yard.
10am to 4pm Scalextric Display - Swan Walk.
11am to 4pm Chic Milan fashion comes to Horsham – come and see Horsham’s very own‘Gok Wan Style Fashion Director’ who will meet, greet and entertain. Street theatre not to be missed – town centre.
11am – 3.30pm Larger than life fashion with our stylish fashion Stilt Walkers – roving street theatre – Town centre.
12pm to 3pm The Horsham BMW Vines Italian Job MINI run, starting from Vines Gatwick MINI, Three Bridges, Crawley.Up to 50 Mini’s, of all models, will park in East Street and Market Square.
12.30 – 2.30pm Serious Chord Squad – roaming harmonies – Town centre.
5pm Italia In Piazza - Italian & Local Produce Markets close.
TBC Create your own stylish T-Shirt with Horsham Rotary Club – Swan Walk.

Monday 9th April Supercar Monday – Beautiful Naples - FREE PARKING ALL DAY
10am Italia in Piazza – Italian Market opens - Carfax.
10am to 5pm Sussex Air Ambulance – charity information gazebo selling lots of pocket money toys - Carfax.
10am to 3pm Face-Painting with a Venetian mask theme – Carfax.
10am to 3pm A chance to test your parking accuracy skills with Stay Safe Driving School - Swan Yard.
10am to 4pm Scalextric Display - Swan Walk.
11am to 2pm Opera in the Carfax – come and listen to some classic Italian music by Soprano Rebecca Newman – Carfax.
11am to 4pm Italian Juggling Chef – roving street theatre – Town centre.
11am to 4pm The great Piazza Italia cook off - Cookery Demonstrations in the Carfax.
11.30am to 4pm Contrada del Vino Italiana - Horsham’s Italian Wine Tasting Tour. Pick up a ‘tour passport’ in the Carfax between 11.30am and 4pm in the Carfax and start your journey of discovery, experiencing some of the finest Italian fine wines (a small fee applicable for most tastings).
12pm to 3pm Supercars including De Tomaso, Lamborghini, Maserati and Zonda, plus classic Alfa Romeo, Fiat 500, Fiat coupe and other Italian marques. Alfa Romeo’s will start from Rusper (Alfa Romeo).Supercars will park in the Carfax. Alfa Romeo’s will be parking in East Street.
11.30am to 3pm Italian Scooters, including Lambretta’s and Vespa’s will park at the top end of the Carfax, adjacent to James Clothing.
4pm Italia In Piazza - Italian Market closes.
TBC Create your own stylish T-Shirt with Horsham Rotary Club – Swan Walk.

Come along and enjoy, all days will be good

I will be able to go after all.

I'm out of this one too, have kids and friends down over Easter so no time spare sadly.

This, along with Brooklands are two of my favourite gigs of the year

And, like Pete, I will be able to make this after all. Mark me down as a "yes"

Excellent news guys
I'll pm you all soon with final details, mines failed mot , corroded brake pipe, damn, I'll just have to put those braided ones on with some dot4 to cheer me up

Pondman,

Thunderbox reporting for duty!!- Great to see you last Sunday, please bring along young Pondman for valetting duty with his muzzie!!


1. Tim42
2. Thunderbox - YES
4. Petep -
5. MarioCirillo - TBC
6. Pondman
7. Hovedan
8. ST212
9. MrT - Bits of a Coupe/project board
10. Simonz30 - TBC

Mr & Mrs. T with us again I hope.

Where and when is the rendezvous for the parade?

Normaly we meet at Hop Oast park & ride between 11-11.30. I'll get on the pc soon and confirm with you all. Please could all those not able to make this amend the thread accordingly, thanks & see you all soon

One more for Monday 9th - I'll polish the Coupe for the first time in years

If my kids want lunch THEY'LL do the polishing

What time are we meeting Ross?

I'm going to shine up the 20vt and give it a good run pre Spa

I reckon 11-11.30 at Hop Oast Park & Ride Dan. Sorry about being slow on putting up details this year, I'm flat out at the moment & knakered. If someone could put a google map link up for those that have not been there before, that would be realy helpful.

Here you are then

Worthing Road
Horsham
RH13 0AR

Hey Guys, unfortunately I'm not going to be able to make this now as I'm collecting my new car and Monday is the only time its avaliable for collection.

Dont worry I'm keeping the Coupe

ST

Ferrari Friday


Just a few from today, as you can see a very good day had by many people

Shame you cant make it ST12 - What's the new car?

No way? I'm venturing down from Bristol for this one

If it's a new car you want. Well, I can bring one of my stock along on Monday?!

As tempting as the offer is Dan, I really need to get my new 'everyday' car or I wont be able to get to work.

Really gutted I cant make this one but pleased to say my tickets are booked for Brooklands

Ended up going for a Mazda3 2.0 TD Sport sadly not Italian this time.

Roll Call Please

1. Tim42 -
2. Thunderbox - Yes
3. Petep -
4. Pondman - Yes
5. Hovedan - Yes
6. Simonz30 -
7. Wink -

Mr & Mrs. T - Spectators

Just confirmed with the organisers that we'll be in Market square again this year but due to numbers we're to share the space with the 500's please can you confirm we're all good to go at hop oast, latest 11.30

See MAP for journey times and location. The top of the "A" pointer is the Park & Ride Car Park for the meet.
Please put a "Yes" to confirm attendance for Monday, Thanks, Ross.

I'll be there!

Roll Call Please

1. Tim42 - Yes
2. Thunderbox - Yes
3. Petep - Yes
4. Pondman - Yes
5. Hovedan - Yes
6. Rudidudi - Yes
7. Wink - Yes
8. Jonnyk - Yes
9. Ridderz - Yes

I'm there. Washed the 20vt and evicted the wing mirror spider!!

Simon do you fancy an M4 convoy there? Reckon to leave around 8.30 from Bristol. Will PM you

Simon you're over your pm limit. Let me know if you're up for a convoy...

Ross,

We'll be there- won't let a bit of Sussex Damp spoil the show!! I'll text Alan to see if he's up for a lift!!

Just saw your post dan ive deleted some messages now i think im going to have to give this one a miss just checked my tyres and the fronts are barely legal ill be going to brooklands next month though so ill convoy with you then if you like pm me and let me know what your plans are.

im definitely still in (taxed it today) .... as long as it doesnt pish down....

Thanks for the updates guys, It'll be damp but not pissing down, so let's hope it's just light drizzle. Us Sussex folk don't mind the wet, so people should still be there to enjoy the show Just waiting on Wink now

have we got the same spot as last year?

Yes sir-ree just out front of bar

I'll be there - have even polished the coupe!

Me and jonnyk will be attending on easter monday(tomorrow) see fit to add us to z list Ty

Good to have you along Ridderz & jonnyk, does any one want me to bring along some water & a bowl for a quick rinse
Ross.

If anyone has a 12v Hoover that'd be grand?

Rechargable Dyson????
If any one needs to contact me 07767 385001

Perfect. Bring it along

See y'all tomorrow...

Sorry Dan, it was a suggestion, I don't have one. Does anybody else? Or even a Dustbuster might help?

Just got home after a wet but enjoyable curtain raiser to the show season. Good to catch up with familiar faces and a couple of new ones.

Don't think the hoover was needed Ross!

Anyway, keep your eyes peeled in Classic car weekly in a few weeks time, there may be a little piece about the Coupe in it after their writer interviewed both Ross and I separately. Must be the white wheels

Only got 3 pics to show, started snapping and a sound off began! Hopefully someone will have a few more!

My 20vt pre show after a first wash of 2012:



Shot of a mostly deserted Horsham town centre:



And a lovely 355 that caught my eye and I had a little chat with the owner about:

A good day out, although a bit wet and miserable. Nice to see everyone again and meet a couple of new faces. As Dan said, we may get a piece in Classic Car Weekly - I spent some time talking with Nick Larkin and he took a few pictures. I will send him an eMail this week to give him a reminder.

Thunderbox, nice to meet you and your other half. Great car too; the Moonies rule!

Thanks guys & girls for making the effort to come to Horsham. It was a little wet, but the usual warmth of the company and crowd kept thoughts positive I hope you all enjoyed it as well. I was glad to see new peeps and the usual friendly faces. The cars all looked great. Thanks again for all the effort you all put in it makes for a good festival. See you all again soon, no doubt at Brooklands

Great work as usual organising this meet!

Coupes even got a mention here

http://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/local/ferraris-converge-on-horsham-for-piazza-italia-1-3707534#

Damn shame we didn't have today's weather yesterday

To all you Scotty knockers, I'd defy you to say they don't look with the gold flecks dazzling in the sun...

Did anyone catch the article in Classic Car Weekly that Nick Larkin was going to do?

Tim, have you got his email?!?!?!

nicklarkin721@btinternet.com

Has it been published then?

That's what I was trying to find out!

Just checking